Author: jarockymountain

November 17, 2014

Remember JA on Colorado Gives Day: December 9, 2014

December 9 is Colorado Gives Day, presented by the Community First Foundation and FirstBank. While JA deeply appreciates your support every day of the year, the FirstBank Incentive Fund increases the value...

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November 10, 2014

40 High Schools Converged to Compete

Students from 42 Colorado high schools converged to compete at 2014 JA Stock Market Challenge, presented by Great-West Financial last week. The JA Stock Market Challenge is a live stock market simulation...

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November 7, 2014

2015 Colorado Business Hall of Fame Laureates Named

Junior Achievement and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the 2015 inductees into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame representing the state's most distinguished cadre of...

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November 5, 2014

“I wouldn’t even be here without JA!”

Jess Stohlmann-Rainey Jess Stohlmann-Rainey has been volunteering with Junior Achievement since she first learned to talk.  “My parents actually met working for Junior Achievement,” explains Jess.  “So I wouldn’t even...

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November 4, 2014

Third Annual Northern Colorado JA Inspiration Reception

On October 16, supporters gathered at the third annual Northern Colorado JA Inspiration Reception to celebrate the impact JA volunteers have made on Northern Colorado students.  JA volunteers from Northern Colorado reached 8,250 students...

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October 1, 2014

Partner Profile: American Furniture Warehouse

JA Finance Park students get a surprise visit from Jake Jabs at the American Furniture Warehouse location in Thornton American Furniture Warehouse (AFW), which is headquartered in Englewood, is one...

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“An extremely rewarding experience” for rock star volunteer from DU’s Beta Alpha Psi

Cari Winkler is a standout student and JA champion at the University of Denver.  She has been a Junior Achievement volunteer for two years. “During my sophomore year of college...

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September 30, 2014

2014 JA Apple Society

The JA Apple Society was created to thank and recognize our amazing classroom volunteers for their dedication to JA’s mission. This exclusive recognition is earned by a steadfast commitment to...

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September 15, 2014

7 Financial Literacy Tips for Teenagers

Have you ever taken a class that taught personal finance or financial literacy? Since money management is generally not taught in the school system, your answer is probably no. However,...

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